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Short form of Cressida, Greek
"gold"
Derived from the Shakespearean Cressida, or perhaps from Crescentia or Lucrezia, Cressie is a sweet but unexpected nickname-name, reminiscent of Essie, Josie, Jessie, Cassie, and Lettie. For some,…
Elgie is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may serve as a diminutive of names containing the element 'el' such as Eleanor or Elizabeth, or it could derive from the Germanic…
Diminutive of Ethel, Elizabeth, Elspeth, or similar
"noble; pledged to God"
Similar to Ettie and Effie, Ethie is usually used as a diminutive of the old-fashioned but cosy Ethel, however, it may also make sense as a nickname for Elizabeth, Elspeth, or even Elswyth. It ranked…
Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This…
Cannie is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may function as a nickname for Candace or Candice, derived from the title of ancient Ethiopian queens, meaning 'clarity' or 'pure.'…
Cliffie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Cliff or Clifford, which literally means 'ford by a cliff' or 'cliff passage' in Old English. As a given name for girls, Cliffie has…
Virdie is a feminine name with American roots, particularly popular in the Southern United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names…
Versie is a feminine name that peaked in popularity in the United States in the early 1900s. It may have originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with "Ver-" such as Veronica or Vera, or…
Flonnie is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variation of Flora or Florence, or derived from an old surname. It emerged in the early 20th century in the United States,…
Berneice is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of Bernice, which derives from the Greek 'Berenikē' meaning 'bringing victory.' This name appears in the Bible as the daughter of King…
Delsie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Adela or Cordelia, or possibly derived from the German name Adelheid, meaning 'noble type.' The name has…
Ethyle is a vintage feminine name derived from the element ethyl, which has Greek origins meaning 'ether.' It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during a period when scientific and…
Earnestine is a feminine name with deep historical roots, being the female form of Ernest, which derives from the Germanic word 'ernst,' meaning serious or determined. Popular in the early 20th…
Florene is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flowering' or 'blossoming.' It represents a variant of Florence, but with a slightly different ending that gives it a distinctive…
Loyce is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Lois, which derives from Greek meaning 'better' or 'more desirable.' It may also be connected to the name Louise in some cases. The…
Ozie is a feminine name with American origins, though it has been used for both genders historically. It emerged primarily as a nickname or diminutive form of names like Oswald, Osborne, or Ozella,…
Irine is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Irene, which comes from the Greek word 'eirene' meaning 'peace.' This alternative spelling gives the classic name a slightly more…
Short form of Edris, Welsh; Arabic
"lord; studious"
Edris was used occasionally for baby girl 100 years ago, but one can't help but wonder whether those girls might really have been named Edie but with bad handwriting. Edrie is cute, though, and…
Beadie is a diminutive feminine name with British origins, possibly derived as a nickname for names beginning with the letter 'B' such as Beatrice, Berenice, or Beatrix. It may also relate to the Old…
An adorable nickname for a smiley baby, but not suggested as a legal name.
